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THE recent International Olympic Committee (IOC) request that the FEI propose an eventing format with cross-country last for the 2028 Games (news, 25 January) raises three broad questions.
The first is principle and history. The traditional format shows a horse remains fit, supple and obedient for showjumping after the rigours of the speed and endurance test. Although cross-country last is now common, it sticks in